Not too sweet frosting

If you’re looking for a silky smooth buttercream frosting recipe that is not too sweet or grainy, then this recipe is it! I find traditional American style buttercreams way too sweet, so I came up with my own version that has far less icing sugar (in relation to the amount of butter) compared to more traditional recipes. Best part is, it’s still stable enough to use for layered cakes and is great for piping too!

This retro frosting makes for a lighter and less sweet substitute for buttercream frosting. It is super fluffy and pillowy, but still holds its shape perfectly for intricate piping and decorating! This frosting achieves its signature airiness and flavor by using a combination of a custard-like milk base gradually mixed into softened butter.

Looking for a lightly sweetened frosting? This whipped frosting is like a stable whipped cream and pipes beautifully on cakes and cupcakes!

This twist on American buttercream frosting stands up to a warm day, is perfect for piping and it's not too overly sweet. It the perfect buttercream for summer!

Creamy, silky Italian buttercream is perfect for decorating cakes and so delicious! It's easier to make than you think and might become your go to frosting!

If you find your frosting too sweet, don't lose hope. I have our best tips and tricks to help lessen the sweetness of buttercream frosting. American buttercream is often the go-to frosting for many, known for its simplicity, and forgiving nature. However, its sugariness can sometimes be overpowering for some detracting from the overall enjoyment of the dessert.

Recipe video above. This is actually an old fashioned frosting called Ermine Frosting that was traditionally used for Red Velvet Cake. Though not widely known, many consider it far superior to buttercream because its 100% silky smooth, far less sweet and much fluffier - which means you can pipe sky high mounds onto cupcakes and it won't be sickly sweet. The texture is like whipped cream but slightly more dense. But while whipped cream deflates within hours, this frosting will hold its shape…

This whipped icing is the one my grandmother always used for her richest, most decadent cakes because it's light, creamy and not overly sweet. Ermine frosting is easily spreadable and tastes like the best whipped cream frosting you've ever had (but there's no cream in it).

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Whip up the best chocolate frosting in just 5 minutes! This frosting recipe is easy and quick to make with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, cocoa powder and whipping cream. It has the perfect texture - light, soft, fluffy and not too sweet. Use this homemade whipped chocolate frosting for all your favorite sweet treats and desserts, from brownies and cakes to cupcakes and cookies. Find the recipe + frosting video on my blog. Also includes tips to make the perfect frosting every time!